A New Alarm Clock

Yep, it's going to happen.

This adorable little building,

the one that is in the background in this picture,

is going to be the chicken coop.

Robby, the greatest man on earth,

began yesterdy,

turning the inside into a coop.

It is not quite finished yet,

and thanks to a day full of rain,

he wasn't able to work on the outside any.

But hopefully,

tomorrow he will be able to finish it up.

And by this weekend,

we will be the proud owners of

3 hens and a rooster.

I hope, I hope, I hope.

Hopefully, in a few days I will have pretty little girls

and one handsome dude to show pictures of.

And I can throw my alarm clock out of in the trash

and wake to the sweet, sweet sound of

Cock A Doodle Do

everyday:)

Isn't it Lovely...Final Friday

How can this be the last Friday of February?

This month has flown by.

This last week of Finding the Lovely

in everyday things, has been just that...

Lovely.

Many signs of Spring, a visit with my daddy,

and a few glimpses into the past.

I hope you enjoy my "lovelies"

as much as I enjoyed

discovering them.

 A beautiful drive over Afton Mountain

to go see my daddy.

The chalk slate my paternal grandfather

used in grammar school.

Camelias blooming in my daddy's neighbors yard.

My daddy and his 4th cousin that we just met.

Johnny Jump-Ups blooming in my beds.

Heather in full bloom.

Aconite blooming so happily in the beds.

Hellebores in bloom.

Fat fluffy buds on my Magnolia Tree.

The veggie bed all nicely plowed with

cow patties added for enrichment.

Until I get real ones, my one and only goat.

My first attempt at crocheting.

This weekend  I will be doing several different creative things,

crocheting, sewing, journaling and maybe a little

gardening if the weather allows.

Hope it is a wonderful day for everyone

and a super weekend.

Remember to take the time to find the loveliness

in the little things that life offers to you.

They are all around you,

just take time to notice.

Don't forget to check HERE
to see the rest of the lovely posts
for this final week of
Finding the Lovely.

xx

Isn't It Lovely Yet Again?

So, this is week 3 of Jeanne and Kimberly's

Finding the Lovely.

This weeks lovelies for me

consisted of things in my house

which make me smile.

Isn't it funny how little things that we may glance at everyday,

can bring a smile to our face?

They may not be special to anyone else,

but they mean just a little something extra to us.

This weeks pics for me included:

my Buddha that is in my yoga corner,

my gratitude pendant I wear around my neck,

Kelly Rae Roberts calendar print for February,

my old blue atomizer plant mister I bought years ago

in a Flea Market,

tarnished silver candlesticks that

belonged to my Grandmother,

coffee, sugar and my George Mason mug,

lovely little box a dear friend gave me,

my antique bird cage my sister in law gave me,

my messy desk in my slice of heaven,

pastels in an antique silver caddy,

the Valentine's Day card I sewed for my hubby,

and my colorful pillow on my great grandmother's settee.

I am off to Richmond tomorrow morning to go see my daddy.

We will spend the weekend together and I am

bringing back a bag of fabric and notions

that belonged to my mom.

Some of this fabric is from back 40 years ago

when my mom made my clothes.

I can't wait to see what all is in the bag.

Sunday I will head back early as we are suppose to

finally get some decent SNOW!!!!!

I hope, I hope, I hope!!!!

Also, for anyone who is really into vintage fabrics,

sewing/crocheting fun little thingies,

decorating with a funky-granny chic twist,

and just enjoys reading fun little jottings from

a wonderful quirky personality,

please check out

Tif Fussell of Dottie Angel.

Her book,

Dottie Angel the peachy crafty world of tif fussell.

It is such a wonderful book. 

I read it front to back in 2 days

and am most certain I will read it again

because it is just that darn cute.

I want to live next door to Tif and be her best friend.

Here's wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

Do something creatively delicious and fun.

Cheerio!!!

xx

deb

Their Love Was Timeless....A Valentine's Day Love Story

Their first date was in the summer of 1952.

"I'm going to marry you someday"

is what he told her on that first date.

On Christmas Eve of that year, he proposed.

She of course said "YES."

11:00 am

April 3, 1953

they both said "I do."

On October 31st 2011

she left this world.

And with her,

she took his heart

and part of his soul.

Today is his first Valentine's Day in 58 years

that he hasn't had her by his side.

That breaks my heart.

Their love was timeless. 

An old fashioned love that you

don't see much anymore.

They lived for each other.

They sacrificed so much for their children.

We didn't appreciate it at the time.

We appreciate it now.

Sometimes their love was something

no one else understood.

She wouldn't leave him and he wouldn't leave her.

After the children were raised and had moved on,

they put each other first above all else.

For they knew someday,

each other is all they would have.

Their life together

was like a well orchestrated dance.

They each knew the other's next move

and together, they were complete.

They never had too much,

but always had just enough.

They were old fashioned and out of style.

Or so we thought.

But now we see,

a love like theirs

never goes out of style.

It is a rare gem,

a precious gift.

 He never thought she would be the first to go,

honestly,

none of us did.

Ideally, they would have gone together.

Perhaps she is once again preparing a home for them.

Making sure everything is just so, for him.

That was what she did,

made his life perfect.

He has learned to life live a new way.

Not the way he would want,

but the way it must be.

Without even knowing she was doing it,

she was preparing him.

He watched what she did.

And in his own way,

 he is mimicking her ways.

It is all he has ever known.

It is all he will ever know.

We may not understand it,

but we wouldn't want it any other way.

Me?

I pray that Robby and I become them.

I won't get 58 years with my love,

but I hope to make the years we have,

as filled with love as they did.

The times are different,

but the basics are the same.

Love above all else.

No money can buy it,

and nothing can replace it.

The heart must have it.

So today on this day of LOVE,

I give thanks to my mom and dad.

Thanks for showing me what real love is.

Love that endures all.

For better and for worse,

richer & poorer,

sickness & in health,

until death do you part.

And even then,

into eternity.

Isn't It Lovely Part Deux

So this Friday I am posting my second week

of Lovely Things.

These are things that I think are lovely.

Things I look at and say,

"This makes me feel great."

That kind of lovely.

So here is this Friday's

Isn't It Lovely

post.

Enjoy.

My "lovelies" for the week.

So my lovelies this week include:

my "measuring cup" for my sugar bin, snow fall on my back deck,

me learning to use my mom's sewing machine,

my happy little hearts banner I sewed on

said sewing machine as taught by

Dottie Angel, cupcakes brought by a

pharmaceutical rep. at my work,

Snowdrops blooming in my gardens,

sunset on my way home, cuppa tea

and my favorite hand lotion,

my "shrine" for my mom,

lovely old print from my greatgrandmother,

a wonderful parcel from Dottie Angel,

lovely gift wrapping  and my wonderful

gift to myself, Dottie Angel's Book,

my shopping lady Saint from my

bestest friend Karin.  A gift given to me

YEARS ago!!!!

You should link up to this fun Linky Party also.

There are still 2 Fridays left in

February to take part in.

Just click onto this link, kimberly taylor, Finding the Lovely  and join the fun.

Happy Friday.

XXOO

Deb

My Word for 2012

ACCEPTANCE

Accept what God has given you.

Use each gift you have been given

to it's fullest.

Realize and accept more of the

gifts you have been given.

God has given us the life we were meant to have.

It is up to us to realize our potential

and to fill our lives

with all that he has given us.

Be grateful for all you have.

Look for the good in all things,

even when all you may see is the bad.

We are NEVER given more than we can handle.

We just have to believe in ourselves!

HAVE FAITH!!!!

Lovely Linky Party

I am home sick today.  Really sick.

First time in years I have been this sick.

But it has given me time this evening to

catch up on my blogs.

Jeanne Oliver has started a

Linky Party called

Finding the Lovely.

A little pictorial

of all the lovely things

we see each week.

I only have 4 pictures to share this week

because I just found out about this today.

But they are a good 4 pictures which I find

VERY LOVELY.

Isnt' It Lovely?

So the sunrise shot was taken on Tuesday on my way to work.

It was the 3 month marker of my mom passing away,

and this seemed to be her way of letting me know,

"I am just fine. Don't be sad for me."

The other 3 pics are from my wonderful visit with my best friend

last Saturday.  I know technically that wasn't in February,

but I promise I won't break the rules again:)

Okay, so go here and join in on the fun.

Finding The Lovely

Okay, I am going to go back to lying down now.

Have a great weekend everyone.

I will be back when I am back to my

old self.

XXOO